Dia de los Muertos - Visiting the Dead In some areas, the cemetery plays a larger role in celebrations than in others where the home is the center of focus where altars and shrines are built. The favorite food and beverage of the deceased are often taken to graves and altars to honor the dead. People carry food and drink to the cemeteries and feast with the dead. Graves are then cleaned and decorated with flowers, candles, incense, photographs, and personal mementos.

Dia de los Muertos - Visiting the Dead

In some areas, the cemetery plays a larger role in celebrations than in others where the home is the center of focus where altars and shrines are built. The favorite food and beverage of the deceased are often taken to graves and altars to honor the dead. People carry food and drink to the cemeteries and feast with the dead. Graves are then cleaned and decorated with flowers, candles, incense, photographs, and personal mementos.

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